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UWRF News

UW-River Falls recognized for excellence by U.S. News & World Report

University improves its public and regional rankings. Read more.

UWRF breaks ground on largest project in school history

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 23 for the university's new $117 million Science and Technology Innovation Center, known as SciTech. Read more.

Success Stories

WinField United recognized for its partnership with UW-River Falls

WinField United was recognized with a UW Regents Business Partnership Award for its close working partnership with UWRF. Read more.

Need to know

Deans

Joining forces: Three new deans start school year together

New leaders see unusual occurrence as an opportunity to develop innovative programs. Read more.

Finding his place: student praises campus atmosphere for helping him find success

Blake Zak never intended to go to college, never intended to make his way to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Read more.

Tradition

UW-River Falls celebrates opening of remodeled campus dairy plant 

Wuethrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence will boost student learning, business opportunities. Read more.

Falcon marching band back again after more than 30 year absence

UWRF unlocks a key to school spirit and one that had been missing for decades. Read more.

Wisconsin's only college rodeo

Since 1964, UW-River Falls has hosted a college rodeo drawing competitors from across the Midwest. Read more.

In (and Out) of the Classroom

Faculty and students join business to support reinstating Fast Forward funding

Faculty and students at UW-River Falls joined agriculture industry members Oct. 17 to advocate for the continuation of a state-funded program that provides valuable internships that benefit students and businesses. Read more.

Dairy-focused Farm and Industry Short Course begins at UW-River Falls

UWRF takes on program to help address agriculture workforce shortage. Read more.

Alumni Award Nominations


The External Relations Committee and Alumni Advisory Board are seeking nominations for four alumni awards to be presented in spring 2024 at the Evening of Excellence. Nomination form can be found at each award link. Nominations are due by Nov. 10.


Distinguished Alumni Award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Outstanding Service Award

On-Campus Events


"The Land is the Only Thing: Tracing the History of Ojibwe Activism in Northern Wisconsin"

Nov. 7, 2023


Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov. 9, 2023


"Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters and What to Do About It" A Conversation with Richard Reeves.

Nov. 15, 2023


Events Calendar


Falcons Coaches Show and Taproom Takeover

Nov. 2, 2023


Nobel Prize Night Student Presentations

Nov. 8, 2023


Sam's Christmas Village and Light Tour

Watch for emails on registration and discount.

Dec. 14, 2023


Kalahari Getaway Weekend

Feb. 9-11, 2024


Alaska Discover Land and Cruise - NEW

July 24-Aug.4, 2024

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